Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong took to X this week to spotlight a major shift in the crypto world: institutions are going all in. He shared fresh data showing how fast digital assets are gaining traction in traditional finance and Coinbase is right at the center of it all.
Armstrong revealed that US-based exchange-traded funds (ETFs) now hold $140 billion worth of crypto. It’s a huge leap for institutional adoption. Even more striking – 81% of that crypto is held by Coinbase, reinforcing its reputation as the go-to custodian for major players.
Nate Geraci, president of the ETF Store, added more to the picture. Spot Bitcoin ETFs saw $1.3 billion in inflows just last week, extending a 14-day streak of positive inflows that has now reached $4.6 billion in total. The demand from institutions shows no signs of slowing down.
According to Armstrong, more than 50 new ETF filings have been submitted in 2025 alone. It’s a clear sign that the momentum is just getting started.
One notable filing is from KraneShares, which has proposed a Coinbase 50 Index ETF. This fund would track the 50 largest and most liquid digital assets by market cap. Geraci believes this is just the beginning, predicting a massive wave of similar crypto index ETF filings ahead.
Armstrong also highlighted that eight of the top ten publicly traded companies holding Bitcoin are using Coinbase Prime—the exchange’s institutional-grade custody and trading platform.
This points to Coinbase’s growing role in bridging traditional finance with the crypto space, offering secure and trusted infrastructure for companies looking to get serious about digital assets.
In a big move for the U.S. derivatives market, Coinbase is set to launch perpetual-style futures on July 21 through its derivatives exchange. These contracts will offer exposure to price movements with leverage, while staying fully compliant with CFTC regulations.
The launch will include two products: Nano Bitcoin perpetual-style futures (0.01 BTC) and Nano Ether perpetual-style futures (0.1 ETH). These new futures are designed to closely track spot prices and fill a growing gap in the U.S. crypto derivatives space.
Armstrong’s update reflects a clear trend – crypto is no longer just for retail investors. With $140 billion in ETF-held crypto, dozens of new filings, and new futures products on the way, institutions are stepping in fast.
As of 2025, U.S.-based crypto ETFs hold $140 billion in assets, with 81% of it secured by Coinbase custody services.
The proposed Coinbase 50 Index ETF will track the top 50 digital assets by market cap, signaling broader crypto ETF expansion.
8 of the top 10 public Bitcoin-holding firms use Coinbase Prime for secure crypto custody and institutional-grade trading access.
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